Yawning of the Dawn

It comes all dressed in purple hues
A morning tiptoes into dawn
Watch how light glitters from the hem
This day that stretches with a yawn

Soon these moments fade to blue
Sweet dawn turns pink about the rim
This day that stretches with a yawn
Across the sky when light begins

This day that stretches with a yawn
Will bring a sun that's red and gold
The face of nature's blushing skin
With pastel colors day unfolds

To stand as witness to the dew
The morning springs alive within
This day that stretches with a yawn
Makes all the world brand new again

As day warms bright in morning's sun
I'll wait to hear the rooster's song
I'll drink my coffee, smile, drink in
This day that stretches with a yawn
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 8:03 PM
What an awesome repeating line this one has. I do love quaterns. GREAT poem, Carrie. Congratulations. Luv, Andrea
Walters Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Beautifully done!! I love the repeating lines and how you have woven them in so cleverly so that flow is lovely! Congratualtions on your win!! hugs, Kris
Guzzi Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Fine use of all things poetic, excellent use of form, wonderful personification! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Haick Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Hey Carrie, warm congratulations on your great win in the "Good Morning" Contest! Always, a delight to read! Love, Annalise
Fraser Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Congratulations Carrie on your win in Francine's contest. Koolio title, and the poem to follow is dreamy. Double smiles, have a lovely weekend....:):)
Calhoun Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM
Hi Carrie - Congratulations on BIG your win in Francine's contest. A wonderful quatern. Best wishes, KC
Brown Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 3:53 AM
Congratulations on your win Carrie in the "Good Morning" contest by Francine Roberts. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 10:17 PM
oh yes! special CHEERS on this fine win, carrie!! always a pleasure to take this morning journey with you...:) huggs, nette
Roberts Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 8:34 PM
congrats on your 2nd place win in my contest with this beautiful piece, just lovely Carrie
Mannan Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 7:54 PM
This is an awesome write carrie.many congratulations for this super win.
Kendrick Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Johnson Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM
This day that stretches with a yawn. inspired line. I love it. Congratulations on your win Carrie. Love, Joyce
Devonshire Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM
Your imagery is awesome once again, Carrie! And you made excellent use of the quatern form. Dane Ann actually does hear roosters every morning. They live in her backyard. Congratulations on your big win in Francine's contest! Love, Carolyn
La France Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Congratulations Carrie, on your win in Francine's contest with this lovely poem, I love it, as usual~~
Sweetheart Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Congrats Carrie on your big win in the Good Morning contest with this excellent entry ... enjoy another top spot so well deserved with luv..
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